As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory. But the stakes for him are high nonetheless: restoring stability and projecting an image of national unity. Critics warn that growing restrictions on press freedom and political dissent are casting a shadow over the vote. And with 70% of the country still affected by armed conflict, many question whether the conditions for a truly democratic election are in place. Report on the ground by our correspondent Tom Canetti.

Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.

Ethiopians are preparing to vote in an election that the ruling party is expected to win by a landslide.

When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in 2018, he offered a clean slate for Africa’s oldest uncolonized nation, which had been suffocated by decades of strict state…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia heads to the polls on Monday in an election that the ruling party is predicted to win by a landslide due to a fragmented

As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory.…

Ethiopia goes to the polls on Monday in an election which is expected to return Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to power, but has been marked by instability,…

ADDIS ABABA — As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh general elections since the downfall of the military regime in 1991 on Monday, Prime Minister Abiy...

A national vote alone can't address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.

Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.

Voting got underway in Ethiopia on Monday morning in the country’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is on course for a landslide victory,…

Les Ethiopiens commencent à voter lundi pour les élections législatives, un scrutin sans véritable suspense dont l’ultra-favori est le Parti de la Prospérité (PP) du Premier…

La légitimité du scrutin, verrouillé par les autorités, prévu lundi 1ᵉʳ juin, amène à s’interroger, alors que le vote est annulé ou perturbé dans les régions du Tigré, Amhara et…

Voting begins in Ethiopia where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to win a majority of seats

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide win. In power since 2018, Abiy is…

Polls opened on Monday with the ruling party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win. Observers are concerned over a fractured opposition, with the country facing…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is running unopposed in several constituencies. Opposition parties have warned that the elections are even less open than previous…